Sunit Jangir

Sunit Jangir

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As a Senior Editor at Sacnilk, Sunit Jangir leads our coverage on Indian cinema, box office analytics, and global entertainment trends. Passionate about Cricket, Sunit Jangir is an avid sports lover. He finds inspiration in other people's life stories and try to absorb them. Though introvert by nature, he doesn't feel shy when the topic is cinema and sports, particularly cricket.

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Aamir Khan Announces Paid YouTube Streaming Release Date of His Box Office Hit Sitaare Zameen Par
322 days ago
Bollywood

Aamir Khan Announces Paid YouTube Streaming Release Date of His Box Office Hit Sitaare Zameen Par

Mumbai, July 29 - Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan is shaking up the Indian film distribution landscape with a historical move for his box office hit Sitaare Zameen Par. Although Aamir had already shared his plans regarding the future of his films, today, he confirmed the same. ## On Tuesday (July 29), the Dangal star announced that Sitaare Zameen Par will be released exclusively on YouTube Movies-on-Demand starting August 1. It will be available for rent at ₹100 ($1.15) in India and 38 international markets, including the U.S., Canada, U.K., Australia, Germany, and Indonesia, with localised pricing for each territory. ## Aamir Khan told Variety that his long dream has been to make films available to almost every household in the country, as the people who watch movies in theatres are only 2-3% of the total population. He believes that subscription models are not economically viable for films to do that, not over a long-term period, hence he is favouring YouTube's pay-per-view model. ## This is a major move regarding the film's post-theatrical distribution, which could make streaming platforms uncomfortable. To take this approach, Aamir Khan reportedly rejected the offer of 120 crores from a leading streaming platform to sell the post-theatrical rights. ## Aamir Khan said, "If a family of four sits and watches the film, then it comes to ₹25 per head, which I think is a value that works not just for the audiences, but also allows filmmakers to earn so they can make better content."## Directed by RS Prasanna and produced by Aamir Khan Films, Sitaare Zameen Par is a spiritual successor to Khan's 2007 film Taare Zameen Par, and also stars Genelia Deshmukh. It is an official remake of the 2018 Spanish film Champions, and follows a suspended basketball coach who must serve community service by helping a team of players with disabilities prepare for a tournament. ## Released on June 20, SZP has been a box office hit with the worldwide collection of around 270 crores gross. In India, the movie has made over 200 crores gross, while overseas collection is around 67 crores. The movie, meanwhile, will be available for pay-per-view streaming on YouTube after just 6 weeks of theatrical run. ## Stay tuned...

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Mahavatar Narsimha Vs Hari Hara Veera Mallu First Monday Box Office: Animated Blockbuster Stuns Pawan Kalyan-starrer With 3x More Collection
323 days ago
Tollywood

Mahavatar Narsimha Vs Hari Hara Veera Mallu First Monday Box Office: Animated Blockbuster Stuns Pawan Kalyan-starrer With 3x More Collection

Hyderabad, July 29 - In the shocking turn of events, Kaleem Productions and Hombale Films' low-budget animated epic action drama Mahavatar Narsimha has stunned superstar Pawan Kalyan-fronted period action drama Hari Hara Veera Mallu at the domestic box office on their respective first Mondays. ## Released on July 25, the first chapter in the ambitious Mahavatar Cinematic Universe is rewriting the rules, registering a Monday collection (Day 4) of approximately 7.25 crore gross domestically, which is more than triple the 2.25 crore gross earned by Hari Hara Veera Mallu on its first Monday (Day 5). ## Even though there is no comparison between the two movies, as the scale and budget of Hari Hara Veera Mallu are much higher than the animated film, the former had a shocking collapse after an underwhelming opening weekend. This once again proved the power of word of mouth and the unpredictable, harsh reality of the box office. ## Directed by Krish Jagarlamudi and A. M. Jyothi Krishna, Hari Hara Veera Mallu was envisioned as a grand period saga starring one of Telugu cinema’s biggest superstars. However, the film's inability to maintain momentum beyond the opening day highlights the fickle nature of box office performance and the increasing influence of word of mouth. In 5 days so far, the movie has grossed approximately 91 crores, after taking the opening of 55 crores domestically.## In stark contrast, Mahavatar Narsimha is turning out to be a sleeper success story. After opening at 2.10 crore gross, the film saw explosive weekend growth, collecting 19 crore in three days. The rock-solid Monday performance has taken its total to 26.25 crore gross in just four days. With strong legs and surging demand, the film is racing towards the 50 crore milestone — an incredible feat for an animated feature in India. ## Stay tuned...

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Superman Vs Man of Steel: James Gunn's Superman Beats Zack Snyder's At The North American Box Office
323 days ago
Hollywood

Superman Vs Man of Steel: James Gunn's Superman Beats Zack Snyder's At The North American Box Office

Los Angeles, July 29 - In a huge achievement, director James Gunn's Superman has officially outgrossed Zack Snyder's Man of Steel at the North American box office and has become the highest-grossing solo Superman movie, cementing its place as a box office success. ## Director Zack Snyder's Man of Steel, released in 2013, earned approximately $291 million in North America. Though it marked the return of Superman to the big screen and introduced Henry Cavill in the titular role, the film received mixed reviews and divided fans with its darker tone. Despite a solid opening ($116 million), its box office momentum was lost. ## In contrast, James Gunn's reboot takes a more optimistic approach to the character, aligning more closely with Superman's classic portrayal. Featuring David Corenswet in the role of Clark Kent and Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, the film has resonated well with audiences and critics alike. It has crossed $291 million as of today, edging past Man of Steel. ## At the worldwide box office, Superman has crossed $500 million and is heading towards finishing around $700 million, almost in the same range as Man of Steel, which earned $670 million globally in its lifetime run. Gunn's Superman serves as a fresh start to DC's cinematic universe under his co-leadership with Peter Safran, which has piqued audience interest and driven curiosity. ## Stay tuned...

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Anirudh Ravichander Reviews Rajinikanth's Much-Awaited 'Coolie' And Vijay Deverakonda's 'Kingdom'
323 days ago
Tollywood

Anirudh Ravichander Reviews Rajinikanth's Much-Awaited 'Coolie' And Vijay Deverakonda's 'Kingdom'

Hyderabad, July 29 - Superstar musician Anirudh Ravichandar has lately been the voice of blockbuster films, not just with his music, but also with his reactions to them. Whenever he has felt good about his movies, he has reviewed them on social media with some fire emojis or other expressions of enthusiasm. ## Anirudh currently has two major projects scheduled for release in the next couple of weeks. First is Vijay Deverakonda's action thriller Kingdom on July 31st, followed by superstar Rajinikanth's hugely anticipated gangster action drama Coolie on August 14. ## While both movies carry positive buzz, everyone wants to know what the star musician thinks about them. Fortunately, Anirudh has watched both the movies and has some nice things to say about them. During a recent interview, he shared his thoughts on his next two projects. ## According to The Times of India, Anirudh revealed that he has nearly completed watching Coolie and described it as "ominous and superb". Expressing his enthusiasm for the film, Anirudh reportedly said that it will feature a new shade in storytelling and music. ## Speaking about Vijay Deverakonda's Kingdom, the Leo musician mentioned that he has seen about 30 to 40 minutes of the film, and he found it very promising, while appreciating the quality of the product. Meanwhile, producer Naga Vamsi said in an interview that after watching the film, Anirudh called him and expressed his happiness over it, stating that Kingdom will be a mass hit at the box office. ## About Coolie ## Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and produced by Sun Pictures, the film stars Rajinikanth in the lead role as Deva alongside Nagarajuna, Shruti Haasan, Soubin Shahir, Upendra, Sathyaraj, and Aamir Khan (cameo). The movie reportedly centres around an ageing gold smuggler named Deva, played by Rajinikanth, who reforms his old gang to take on a powerful gold smuggling empire. ## About Kingdom ## Directed by Jersey fame Gowtam Tinnanuri and produced by Sithara Entertainments and Fortune Four Cinemas, Kingdom is reportedly a reincarnation drama that has Vijay Deverakonda in the lead role alongside Satyadev and Bhagyashri Borse. It is reportedly intended to be the first instalment of a planned duology. ## Stay tuned...

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Top 10 Biggest Second Weekend at the Hindi Box Office: Ahaan Pandey, Aneet Padda's Saiyaara Takes 8th Spot, Beating Dangal, and Kashmir Files
323 days ago
Bollywood

Top 10 Biggest Second Weekend at the Hindi Box Office: Ahaan Pandey, Aneet Padda's Saiyaara Takes 8th Spot, Beating Dangal, and Kashmir Files

Mumbai, July 28 - Yash Raj Films' mega blockbuster Saiyaara scored an excellent second weekend at the domestic and worldwide box office. The romantic drama, starring debutante Ahaan Pandey and Aneet Padda, made it into the top 10 biggest 2nd weekends in Hindi, beating some of the all-time blockbusters in the list. ## Directed by Mohit Suri, Saiyaara minted 74.50 crores net collection over the second Friday to Sunday frame. On the second Friday, the movie scored 18 crores net, followed by 26.50 crores on Saturday, and 30 crores on Sunday. Worldwide, the film grossed approximately 120 crores in the second weekend. ## Domestically, Saiyaara scored the 8th biggest second weekend ever at the Hindi box office. It has beaten some of the all-time blockbusters like Dangal, Pathaan, Sanju, The Kashmir Files, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Tiger Zinda, KGF: Chapter 2, among others, to claim the spot. ## Top 10 Biggest Second Weekend Grosser In Hindi (Net Collection)S.N.Movie Title2nd Weekend Collection1Pushpa 2 (2024)₹ 127.00 Cr2Chhaava (2025)₹ 107.50 Cr3Stree 2 (2024)₹ 92.90 Cr4Gadar 2 (2023)₹ 90.54 Cr5Animal (2023)₹ 87.56 Cr6Jawan (2023)₹ 82.46 Cr7Baahubali 2 (2017)₹ 80.75 Cr8Saiyaara (2025)₹ 74.50 Cr9Dangal (2016)₹ 71.12 Cr10The Kashmir Files (2022)₹ 70.15 Cr## Saiyaara Near 400 Crores Worldwide ## At the end of the second weekend (10 days), Saiyaara grossed approximately 374 crores worldwide, including 297 crores domestically and 77 crores at the overseas box office. By tomorrow (2nd Tuesday), Saiyaara will enter the 400 crores gross club and become only the second Indian film of 2025 to do so, after Chhaava (808 crores gross). ## Stay tuned...

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Akshay Kumar Opens Up About Playing An Antagonist In Director Priyadarshan's Upcoming Film 'Haiwaan', Co-starring Saif Ali Khan
324 days ago
Bollywood

Akshay Kumar Opens Up About Playing An Antagonist In Director Priyadarshan's Upcoming Film 'Haiwaan', Co-starring Saif Ali Khan

Mumbai, July 28 - Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar is on a roll with back-to-back films. He has already released three films so far, and there is one more, Jolly LLB 3, scheduled to hit the big screens this year. The actor has multiple films in the pipeline, including the talk of the town, Haiwaan, directed by Priyadarshan and co-starring Saif Ali Khan. ## Akshay will be portraying the negative role of a ruthless, cold-blooded killer against Saif Ali Khan, who plays a blind man in this crime thriller, after many years. The actor, known for his versatility across action, comedy, and socially conscious films, revealed during an interview with Hindustan Times that Haiwaan completes what he jokingly refers to as his "unintentional trilogy" after Insaan and Jaanwar. ## The upcoming film marks a long-awaited reunion between Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan after 17 years. The reunion is creating quite a buzz in the industry, especially with Priyadarshan helming the project. The director-actor trio — Akshay, Saif, and Priyadarshan — has fans anticipating a gripping blend of action and drama. While it is unconfirmed, reports say that Haiwaan is the remake of Priyadarshan's Oppam, but with a darker, high-octane twist suited to Hindi cinema audiences. ## Interestingly, Akshay Kumar's role as the antagonist is a departure from his usual image, and he seems eager to embrace this change. In the interview, he emphasised that playing a villain offers him the creative challenge he's been looking for. "It's not just about being bad for the sake of it. There's a layered complexity to this character that I'm really excited to explore," he said. His fans, too, are looking forward to seeing him step into a villain avatar — a rarity in his recent filmography. ## Akshay humorously pointed out the difference in the comedic styles of his and Sai Ali Khan, saying, “Saif’s humour is very 'SoBo' (South Bombay), while mine is more Andheri and Borivali." The camaraderie between the two actors is also expected to be one of the film’s highlights. This difference, he believes, will make their on-set dynamic both fun and engaging. ## The shoot of Haiwaan will begin on August 23 in Cochin, with a theatrical release planned for 2026. ## Stay tuned...

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Hari Hara Veera Mallu Day 4 Collection: Pawan Kalyan-starrer Tops 100 Crore Worldwide But Remains Underwhelming In The Opening Weekend
324 days ago
Tollywood

Hari Hara Veera Mallu Day 4 Collection: Pawan Kalyan-starrer Tops 100 Crore Worldwide But Remains Underwhelming In The Opening Weekend

Hyderabad, July 28 - Telugu superstar Pawan Kalyan’s much-awaited period action drama Hari Hara Veera Mallu has officially crossed the 100 crore gross mark at the worldwide box office. However, despite hitting this major milestone, the film's performance over its extended four-day opening weekend has been widely regarded as underwhelming. ## Directed by Krish Jagarlamudi and A. M. Jyothi Krishna, the film was released amid massive hype and fan frenzy, which translated into a record-breaking opening day for the superstar. But the euphoria was short-lived. The movie started shrinking afterwards due to poor reviews and word of mouth. ## HHVM had all the makings of a blockbuster — a mass hero in a grand avatar, period setting, wide promotions and a big opening, which ideally should have helped it to top the 100 crore mark on its second day itself, but that wasn't the case, as it took the complete 4-day extended weekend (plus paid premiere) to get there. ## While the film did register a slight upward trend on Saturday and Sunday, the sharp drop on Friday was too steep to recover from. This abrupt fall halted any chance of a stable box office trajectory. ## What Is Next For Hari Hara Veera Mallu? ## There were criticisms of the VFX and the runtime of the movie, which led to its downfall. The makers have reportedly uploaded the updated version in cinemas worldwide. However, the rebound seems extremely difficult from hereon, as the negative word of mouth has already spread all across. ## The weekday audience profile will shift significantly compared to the fan-dominated weekend crowd. Unless there's a miraculous word-of-mouth turnaround, it seems unlikely that Hari Hara Veera Mallu will be able to sustain enough momentum to reach its break-even mark of 225 crore worldwide gross. ## Stay tuned...

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Mahavatar Narsimha Day 3 Box Office Collection: Becomes Highest-Grossing Indian Animated Film of All Time
324 days ago
Bollywood

Mahavatar Narsimha Day 3 Box Office Collection: Becomes Highest-Grossing Indian Animated Film of All Time

Mumbai, July 27 - Kaleem Productions and Hombale Films' epic animated action drama Mahavatar Narsimha has created history at the Indian box office. After a sensational opening weekend, the Ashwin Kumar directorial has officially become the highest-grossing Indian animated film ever, surpassing the long-standing record of Hanuman (2005). ## The first film in the ambitious Mahavatar Cinematic Universe started on a good note but picked up extraordinary momentum through the weekend. The film earned approximately 2.10 crore gross on Friday, followed by a staggering +160% jump on Saturday with collections of around 5.50 crore gross. ## Sunday saw another massive surge, with early estimates suggesting collections in the range of 10.75–11.50 crore gross (9.25–9.75 crore net). From Friday to Sunday, the movie witnessed a staggering jump of around 500%. This brings the total domestic opening weekend to around 19 crore gross (approx. 15.50 crore net) — an excellent number for an animated feature in India. ## Hindi Version Leads the Way, Followed by Telugu ## The Hindi version has been the major driving force behind the film's success. After collecting around 4.50 crore net (5.50 crore gross) over the first two days, the movie scored an estimated 6.75–7 crore net (~8 crore gross) on Sunday. ## This pushes the Hindi version's weekend total to 11+ crore net and over 13.50 crore gross. Telugu version, on the other hand, has also done well and collected approximately 4.50 crores gross (3.85 crores net) in the first weekend. Other versions minted around 75 lakh. ## A New Benchmark for Indian Animation ## With its strong numbers, Mahavatar Narsimha has overtaken Hanuman (2005), which had earned an estimated 5.50 crore net (unadjusted for inflation). The film is now officially the highest-grossing Indian animated blockbuster and has redefined commercial possibilities for animated features in the country. ## Exhibitors are increasing the number of shows across the country to meet soaring demand, especially in urban centres and Hindi-speaking regions. With no major animated competitor in sight and strong word of mouth, Mahavatar Narsimha is poised for a solid theatrical run. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Saiyaara Second Sunday Early Estimates; Ahaan Pandey, Aneet Padda-starrer Scores 75 Crore Net In Second Weekend
324 days ago
Bollywood

Box Office: Saiyaara Second Sunday Early Estimates; Ahaan Pandey, Aneet Padda-starrer Scores 75 Crore Net In Second Weekend

Mumbai, July 27 - Yash Raj Films' romantic drama Saiyaara has shown no sign of any fatigue, and scored an excellent second weekend at the domestic as well as the worldwide box office. The Mohit Suri directorial, which had already become the biggest opener for debutants in Hindi cinema history, is now rewriting the box office record books with each passing day. ## According to early estimates, the film has raked in an impressive 29–31 crore net on its second Sunday, marking yet another huge day for the Ahaan Pandey and Aneet Padda starrer. With this, the second weekend of the movie hits around 74-76 crores. ## The film's drop from its first weekend is minimal (around 10%), especially considering the large opening it enjoyed. More importantly, Saiyaara has shown superb growth over the second Saturday and Sunday, which indicates long legs at the box office.## The film's 10-day total now stands around 246 crore net in India, possibly heading towards 300 crores by the end of the second week. From multiplex audiences to single screens in mass circuits, Saiyaara is enjoying exceptional word of mouth across demographics. Its blend of fresh romance, emotional storytelling, and soulful music has struck a chord with moviegoers. ## Internationally too, the film is performing exceedingly well, with solid business reported from North America, the UK, the Middle East, and Australia. After 10 days, Saiyaara stands at approximately 370 crores gross worldwide, of which around 120 crores gross came in the second weekend. It will be topping 400 crores gross by the second Tuesday, and then, the journey towards 500 crores will begin. ## Stay tuned...

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Hrithik Roshan, Jr. NTR's 'War 2' Is Costliest Indian Spy Film With A Whopping 400 Crore Budget; Salary Revealed
325 days ago
Bollywood

Hrithik Roshan, Jr. NTR's 'War 2' Is Costliest Indian Spy Film With A Whopping 400 Crore Budget; Salary Revealed

Mumbai, July 27 - Yash Raj Film's hugely-awaited spy action thriller War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan, Jr. NTR, and Kiara Advani, is said to be the costliest Indian spy film with a whopping budget of over 400 crore. Directed by Ayan Mukerji, it is the sixth film in YRF's Spy Universe. ## War 2 is said to be the most ambitious film in Spy Verse. The movie has been generating buzz about its grandeur, as the makers have reportedly crafted six unique action sequences to take the audience on a thrilling ride. The big scale, however, comes with a high cost, and War 2 is no different. ## According to a report by Bollywood Hungama, War 2 is made on a budget of 400 crores, which makes it the costliest Spy film in India, surpassing the budget of Salman Khan's Tiger 3 (350 crores) and Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan (325 crores). This budget does not include the marketing budget kept aside for print and publicity. ## The budget of War 2 comprises the production cost and actors' remuneration. According to the report, Hrithik Roshan receives a huge upfront fee of 50 crore, with an additional clause for a back-end deal involving profit sharing. Jr. NTR, on the other hand, gets the pay cheque of 70 crores, while Kiara Advani gets 15 crores. ## Anil Kapoor, who hasn't made any appearance in the teaser and trailer so far, reportedly walks away with a 10 crore fee. Apart from the actor's fee of around 150 crores, director Ayan Mukerji is getting a hefty cheque of 30 crores, and the remaining 220 crores have been invested in mounting the massive scale of the film. ## About The War 2 Movie ## War 2 is directed by Ayan Mukerji and produced by Aditya Chopra under the banner of Yash Raj Films. The movie stars Hrithik Roshan, who reprises his role from the first movie, Jr. NTR as a special unit officer, and Kiara Advani in the leading roles. It is the 6th film in YRF's Spy Universe and a sequel to the 2019 blockbuster War. The film will be released on August 14 in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil, 2D and major premium formats, including Dolby Cinemas and IMAX. ## Stay tuned...

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Mahavatar Narsimha Day 2 Box Office Collection: Scores More Than 100% Jump Over First Day
325 days ago
Bollywood

Mahavatar Narsimha Day 2 Box Office Collection: Scores More Than 100% Jump Over First Day

Mumbai, July 26 - After surprising one and all with its opening day collection, Kaleem Productions and Hombale Films' animated epic action drama Mahavatar Narsimha has scored more than 100% jump today, and is heading towards a blockbuster opening weekend at the domestic box office. ## Based on the 4th avatar of Lord Vishnu, the film is directed by Ashwin Kumar and is the first film in the Kaleem Production and Hombale Films' Mahavatar Cinematic Universe. ## Mahavatar Narsimha Sees More Than 100% Jump On Day 2 ## Following its opening day net of 1.30 crore (1.60 crore gross) in the Hindi version, Mahavatar Narsimha saw a spectacular jump of nearly 150% on Saturday, scoring an estimated 3.75–4 crore gross (~3.25 crore net) in Hindi alone. ## The Telugu version wasn't far behind, registering a stunning 200%+ jump to post around 1.25 crore gross. Other language versions added approximately 25 lakh gross, bringing the total Day 2 gross to 5.25–5.50 crore (4.50–4.75 crore net) — a remarkable number for an animated devotional action epic. ## Mahavatar Narsimha Eyes 15 Crore Gross Opening Weekend ## With a two-day India gross of around 7.5 crore, the film is all set for another big jump on Sunday. The advance booking and trending word-of-mouth suggest that the film is headed for around 15 crore gross opening weekend — phenomenal for a genre that has traditionally been niche in the country. ## If momentum holds, Mahavatar Narsimha could not only become one of the highest-grossing animated Indian films but also pave the way for more animated divotional content on the big screen. It also marks an ambitious beginning of the Mahavatar Cinematic Universe (MCU). ## Note: The collection is with 3D charges.## Stay tuned...

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Akshay Kumar Hails Ahaan Pandey, Aneet Padda's Saiyaara: 'A Newcomers' Film Doing Well Is the Best Thing for Bollywood'
325 days ago
Bollywood

Akshay Kumar Hails Ahaan Pandey, Aneet Padda's Saiyaara: 'A Newcomers' Film Doing Well Is the Best Thing for Bollywood'

Mumbai, July 26 - Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar has lauded the blockbuster success of Yash Raj Films' romantic drama Saiyaara, which features two newcomers, Ahaan Pandey and Aneet Padda. The movie, directed by Mohit Suri, has crossed 300 crores gross collection in 9 days, and is heading towards finishing over 500 crores gross. ## During a recent interview with Sonal Kalra of Hindustan Times, Akshay shared his thoughts on the movie and called it a watershed moment for the industry. "I think it's the best thing that has happened. For our Hindi film industry, it's a great moment that a film starring two newcomers—a new boy and a new girl—has succeeded," Akshay said. ## While he hasn't seen the film himself yet, Akshay mentioned that his cousin had recently watched Saiyaara and was thoroughly impressed by the performances. "They said both the leads are amazing. Sacchi keh raha hoon — it is such a good thing," he added. ## Saiyaara's success has come without the face value as it features unknown actors, and the Housefull star emphasised the same by calling it a positive sign for the industry, especially after a turbulent few years marked by underwhelming box office performance. ## "Films are slowly starting to do well again... It's a good sign that a newcomers' film is performing so well,” he said, while also praising director Mohit Suri, who has long been known for his knack for emotional storytelling and unforgettable music. "He's done an excellent job, and his song choices are truly amazing." ## Akshay Kumar, who has had a good year so far and will next be seen in the highly-awaited Jolly LLB 3, ended up saying that "Saiyaara is more than a box office hit - it's a sign of Bollywood's revival, led by the next generation", which is something many have been saying since the day the movie was released. ## Stay tuned...

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